Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create engaging case themes.

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Oversee case management and develop strategic approaches.

• Supervise discovery processes and conduct as well as defend depositions.

• Handle significant motion practices.

• Interact directly with clients and maintain regular communication.

• Assess exposure and prepare cases for mediation and trial.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Work collaboratively with attorneys of varying experience levels and teams.

• Offer leadership and guidance to junior attorneys.

• Collaborate with seasoned trial lawyers to enhance courtroom and trial competencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Must hold an active California Bar license and be licensed to practice in California.

• A minimum of 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• At least 5 years of litigation experience focused on Lemon Law defense cases.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation.

• At least 2 years of General Liability defense experience.

• Capable of managing complete case responsibilities, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense matters.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional demeanor and appearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with $7,500 added for each additional tier.

• Extensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including options with no employee cost.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed, and a 50% match on the subsequent 4–5%.

• Assistance for student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan ($100–$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year).

• Paid parental leave at full base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for Bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiative.

• Opportunities for social and off-site events.

• Flexible Work Model: options for remote, hybrid, or on-site work available.